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The
Canadian Sheep Identification Program is an industry-led initiative to
develop a trace back system that will address producer concerns about
sheep health and meet consumer expectations for quality assurance and
food safety.
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Members of the CSIP Committee
Guidelines for Feedlot Operators
As
of January 1, 2004
All sheep and lambs must bear an approved CSIP ear tag before they leave
any premises.
This includes animals leaving the premises temporarily.
(for example: exhibitions, veterinarian clinics, community pastures)
It will be illegal to transport untagged animals.
Feedlot Operators are required to:
• Acquire only sheep that bear an approved CSIP ear tag applied by
the farm of origin.
• If a tag is subsequently lost, you must immediately apply a new
approved CSIP ear tag and record the new identification number with as much
information about the origin of the animal as is known.
• Apply an approved CSIP ear tag to all sheep and lambs born on your
premises before they leave the farm or feedlot.
• Keep a record of:
• All sheep 18 months or older leaving your farm or feedlot, other
than those sold directly to a federally or provincially inspected abattoir.
(Click here to download the Record
of Movement Form)
• Imported sheep must have a Canadian approved national identification
tag applied within 7 days of arrival.
• Approved CSIP ear tags must not be removed from any live animal
or tampered with for any reason and must not be re-used. If an animal
dies on your property, the tag should be removed, saved and recorded with
the cause of death if known.
• Tags must be purchased from an approved distributor. When purchasing
tags, you will be asked to provide your name, telephone number and address.
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